All You Need To Know: China PR

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

All You Need To Know: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: The first Asian nation to reach FIFA Women’s World Cup Final in 1999, eight-time Asian champions China PR are looking to be bring back the glory days at France 2019.

With just four days remaining until the tournament begins, the-AFC.com tells you all you need to know about China PR.

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All You Need To Know: Australia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

All You Need To Know: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: The Matildas are among the top seeds for the first time at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and, despite an untimely dip in results, they believe they are capable of becoming world champions in France.

Ahead of the tournament’s kick-off on Friday, the-AFC.com examines the Continent’s five France 2019 hopefuls, starting with Australia.

Japan fight back to hold Spain

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Japan fight back to hold Spain

Le Tonquet: A late goal from Yuika Sugasawa gave Japan a share of the spoils, as the Asian champions completed their FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 preparations with a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday.

The Urawa Red Diamonds striker hit the back of the net with five minutes remaining, levelling the tie after Japan trailed for more than an hour following Jennifer Hermoso’s first half penalty kick.

With their France 2019 build-up now complete, Asako Takakura’s side will turn their gaze to their opening assignment in the tournament proper, against Argentina in Paris on June 10.

Five young guns set to shine in France

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Five young guns set to shine in France

Kuala Lumpur: All five of Asia’s representatives at FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 have their share of top-level international experience, but a legion of a new stars are ready to leave their mark on the game’s biggest stage.

With one week until the Finals, the-AFC.com highlights five talented youngsters, all appearing in their first senior World Cup, to keep an eye on in France.

Asian Watch: Ueki ruled out, Hwang’s stunning comeback, Sornpao’s delight

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asian Watch: Ueki ruled out, Hwang’s stunning comeback, Sornpao’s delight

Kuala Lumpur: Just six days remain until the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 kick-off, with Korea Republic taking on France in the tournament’s opening match.

With the curtains ready to be drawn on the biggest stage in women’s football, Asia’s five representatives have all touched down in Europe, where they are adding the final touches to four years of hard work.

In this week’s Asian Watch: A rising Japanese star forced out of the tournament by injury, an inspiring reappearance on the world stage for Korea Republic’s Hwang Bo-ram and Tiffany Darunee Sornpao’s World Cup selection joy.

Narrow defeats for China PR, Korea Republic in final dress rehearsals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Narrow defeats for China PR, Korea Republic in final dress rehearsals

Creteil: China PR pushed host nation France before suffering a 2-1 defeat, while Korea Republic conceded late to fall to a 1-0 loss in Sweden as Asia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 hopefuls continued their pre-tournament build-up on Friday.

FRANCE 2-1 CHINA PR

China PR gave France a scare but were unable to prevent the World Cup hosts from racking up their fifth successive win thanks to a second-half rocket from Kadidiatou Diani.

Diani’s strike – her sixth for France in 2019, and third in two matches following a brace against Thailand last weekend – cancelled out a fine goal scored by Wang Shanshan just moments earlier, after Valêrie Gauvin had given Corinne Diacre’s side a half-time lead.

France 2019: How They Qualified

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

France 2019: How They Qualified

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s FIFA Women’s World Cup-bound quintet are just days away from taking to the biggest stage in the women’s game, and all five them will arrive having earned their place on the world stage.

As the excitement for builds, the-AFC.com looks back to last year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Jordan, where the Continent’s top five survived the ruthless atmosphere of tournament football to stamp their passports to France 2019.